The Technical Writer Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of the research and writing of technical procedures and related documentation for Metrolinx’s Legacy Fleet Maintenance operations.

This individual will collaborate with the management team, customers, suppliers, partners and involved stakeholders.

Reporting to the Manager – Reliability Centered Maintenance & Engineering, will be accountable for the research, planning and writing of operational data. This will be done through the use of multiple sources while ensuring adherence to industry, regulatory and departmental specifications and processes.
Confirm that all HSE policies, processes and procedures are being complied
Research, plan and write technical operational data using engineering and approved data. Revise technical maintenance data as required
Validate and incorporate rail equipment into standards/guidelines
Read and interpret engineering drawings and documents
Plan, perform and document procedural validations per departmental standards/guidelines
Responsible for the creation, updating and management of all Rail Maintenance instructions,



Operating Procedures, Maintenance Circulars and Equipment Manuals
Ability to review all maintenance instructions and operating procedures to identify means of optimizing work, material usage and performance
Ability to develop KPI’s and present data
Work with the team to prepare and create recurrent reports that are requested by operations or higher
Comply with the company’s applicable policies and procedures as well as human resources’ guidelines.
Ability to build solid rapport with the team and unionized maintenance personnel
3 to 5 years in Technical Publications or a related field
Robust writing skills with a background in research and complying of data
Extensive background of accomplishing business strategies
Diploma or degree in related field
Nice to have:
Experience working in an unionized workplace
Familiarity with related industries such as Aerospace
Previous experience working in the passenger/rail transit industry is an asset

📌 Technical Writer Toronto
🏢 CAD Rail Fleet Services
📍 Toronto